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Plantain chips vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Plantain chips and Vermicelli

  • Plantain chips have more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Potassium, and Vitamin K, while Vermicelli have more Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Choline.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 191% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Vermicelli is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Vermicelli, made from soy.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +290%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +511.1%
Contains more IronIron +86.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +867.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1045.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6650%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.2% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3645.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +888.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +652.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2180%
Contains more FatsFats +29490%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.9%
Contains more WaterWater +469.4%
Contains more OtherOther +153.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 g
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +43223.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28531.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Plantain chips Vermicelli
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Vermicelli Opinion
Calories 531kcal 331kcal Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 0.1g Plantain chips
Fats 29.59g 0.1g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg 0mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 60.34g 78.42g Vermicelli
Carbs 63.84g 82.32g Vermicelli
Magnesium 71mg 2mg Plantain chips
Calcium 9mg 55mg Vermicelli
Potassium 786mg 3mg Plantain chips
Iron 0.97mg 1.81mg Vermicelli
Sugar 0.92g 17.44g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 3.9g Vermicelli
Copper 0.198mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Zinc 0.37mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 20mg Plantain chips
Sodium 202mg 4mg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 1386IU 37IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 69µg 2µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg 0.51mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 0.4µg 27µg Vermicelli
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 0mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B5 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0mg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 28.6µg 3.8µg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 0µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g 0g Vermicelli
Choline 0mg 177mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 8.337g 0.014g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 0.013g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 0.041g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain chips Vermicelli
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Plantain chips
9%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.323g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.52g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients
  2. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.